Strategic partnerships OST collaborates with over 180 university partners in 52 countries and runs more than 1,000 active R&D projects with industry and research partners, indicating a strong network for joint programs, sponsored research, and industry-funded initiatives.

Industry-linked research With 35 research institutes and competence centres actively engaging in applied research, there are opportunities to offer tech transfer, contract research, or hosted labs and equipment access for corporate clients seeking innovation, prototyping, or pilots.

Regional campus footprint Operating across Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona and St. Gallen, OST serves multiple Swiss markets with a sizeable student body, presenting cross-campus programs, customized executive education, and regional partnerships for local corporate training.

Digital and tech readiness The tech stack includes Microsoft 365, analytics, advertising platforms, and CMS tools, suggesting readiness for digital training solutions, data-driven marketing services, and technology-enabled education partnerships.

Growth potential Revenue is in the low-to-mid single-digit millions with a broad student base of around 3,700 and 1,000+ industry collaborations, signaling an opportunity to scale customized programs, sponsorships, and co-developed curricula with predictable funding streams.